Ten years ago, I was sold to the archdevil Zariel - she put a hellfire engine in my chest and made me her prize soldier. But I've escaped now - thank you, mind flayers - and I've got a few scores to settle, if this engine doesn't burn me to ash first. I'll need people I can trust. An infernal mechanic. And a serious amount of luck. But you know what? I'm not worried. After ten years in the hells, I can take on anything. I've got my chance at freedom, and believe me - I'm going home.
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— Karlach, introducing herself in the Character Creation Menu
"This is it. I've been trapped in the Hells for a decade - and this nautiloid is my ticket out."
Patch up the heart.
"I made it. The Sword Coast - I'm home! Almost, anyway. How far is it to Baldur's Gate? And where's the nearest infernal mechanic? This heart of mine is burning hot."
"Dammon might be able to fix my engine. Better give him a shot at it."
Deal with the paladins.
"Those 'paladins' are Zariel's goons. I'll send them back where they came from."
Live free.
"With Zariel's lackeys gone, I'm free to live the life I want. Finally!"
"The champion of the Blood Wars ran away from a few of Zariel's lackeys. No matter - I have more important things to worry about."
Find Gortash.
"He was right there. Gortash, the man who sold me to Zariel. The reason my heart's burning hotter than Hell's hole. I don't know what he was doing here, but I'm going to find him."
Make Gortash pay.
"There he is. Time to pay the piper, Gortash."
Check Gortash's corpse.
"Gortash is dead. I need to see him up close - I need to know he's gone."
Save the city.
"Gortash is dead. I thought it would feel different. Maybe once the city's safe again."
"I need to turn down the heat on this heart. There's got to be an infernal mechanic in the city, right?"
"I need to turn down the heat on this heart. Maybe Dammon made it to the city."
Quest Completed!
"Heart's blazing like a hellstorm and that bastard Gortash still walks the city. My city. Once it's safe, I can deal with the rest."
"I would've liked to turn down this infernal heat a little, but I'm ready to save the city. At least Gortash isn't here to interfere."
"I've done what I could. Upgraded my heart. Didn't make Gortash pay for his sins, but once the city's safe, nothing else will matter."
"I've done what I came here to do. Upgraded my heart, tied up loose ends with Gortash - all that's left for me to do is save the city I love."
Playing as an Origin naturally locks the player out of multiple interaction cutscenes which may occur when playing as any other character (including Custom Tav and the Dark Urge). Many cutscenes concerning various interactions with other companions, NPCs and the environment, are left intact in their core. Most, though, are augmented with Karlach's own feelings and memories, voiced by the Narrator within the dialogue.[Needs Verification]
As a playable character, Karlach also has several unique cut-scenes connected to her involuntary conscription into Zariel's army and to the problems caused by her hellish contraption's effects on herself and, by extension, those around her.[Needs Verification]
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